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Police cleans nearly 15,000 SocGholish-infected sites tied to Evil Corp

Law enforcement agencies have made a significant move against the SocGholish malware and the Evil Corp cybercrime group.

Source BleepingComputer AI Summary Updated June 18, 2026
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Law enforcement agencies have made a significant move against the SocGholish malware and the Evil Corp cybercrime group. They have cleaned nearly 15,000 WordPress websites infected with the malware, which is a substantial number. The operation also involved taking down over 100 servers linked to the SocGholish botnet. This development indicates a concerted effort by international law enforcement to disrupt the activities of the Evil Corp group and mitigate the impact of the SocGholish malware.

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